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Usage of aspirin has increased but more could benefit

ANTIBIOTIC CURBS BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS and brushing, flossing could stave off common form of disease

Adults with diabetes mellitus have a high prevalence of modifiable cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors but often are not counseled by doctors on how to change their lifestyles.

Metformin can be pulled from market if prescribers don’t develop a better understanding of the prescribing guidelines.

New study shown to improve seniors eating patterns

Systolic blood pressure levels, but not diastolic blood pressure levels, can predict coronary vascular disease risk.

Fasting blood glucose (FBG) testing alone misses 2/3’s of those with cardiovascular risk factors. 

Experts now say that monounsaturated fats, as well as carbohydrates, can be included in the diet plan of someone with diabetes, offering more variety.

Before the availability of glargine, the distinction between long- (or intermediate-) acting insulins and short-acting insulin’s was obvious, with the former being cloudy in appearance, whereas the latter was clear.

NO PAIN NO GAIN “It now appears that there is also a long-term beneficial effect from regular exercise, most likely due to the fact that a significant amount of fat is lost.”